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Jun 23, 2008 3:09 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
rasgumby
rasgumbyrasgumbyMoberly, Missouri USA99 Threads 10 Polls 4,665 Posts
PARENT - Job Description

This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way, I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!

POSITION :
Mom, Mother, Mommy, Mama, Ma, Dad, Daddy, Father, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half m illion cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None!
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.


Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated for the fabulous job they do ... or forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!! **
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Jun 23, 2008 3:13 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
Xtabentun
XtabentunXtabentunOntario, Canada18 Threads 1,722 Posts
Hahahaha! rolling on the floor laughing That's really great stuff!
But I am still looking forward to raise my kids somedayroll eyes
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Jun 23, 2008 3:21 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
Aries01
Aries01Aries01Kent, England UK47 Threads 4 Polls 2,732 Posts
Excellent and so true!! laugh
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Jun 23, 2008 3:22 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
kissmedeeply
kissmedeeplykissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada70 Threads 15,139 Posts
rasgumby: PARENT - Job Description

This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way, I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!

POSITION :
Mom, Mother, Mommy, Mama, Ma, Dad, Daddy, Father, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half m illion cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None!
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :

None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right. Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated for the fabulous job they do ... or forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!! **
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Jun 23, 2008 3:24 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
p_seg
p_segp_segCentral, Xlokk Malta340 Threads 4,497 Posts
Its hilarious, but true at the same time!! thumbs up


rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Jun 23, 2008 3:44 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
rasgumby
rasgumbyrasgumbyMoberly, Missouri USA99 Threads 10 Polls 4,665 Posts
Been there,, done that...

From now on I will apply for other jobs
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Jun 23, 2008 5:09 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
hahahha



I read a thing here once that said if as parents we were paid .. we would earn about £500 ($1000) a week laugh

That was a fair few years ago.. I bet with inflation it would be a lot more now.. haha
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Jun 23, 2008 5:40 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
wolfpack
wolfpackwolfpackpost falls, Idaho USA8 Threads 770 Posts
so true
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Jun 23, 2008 5:46 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
alabamabebe
alabamabebealabamabebeBanks of the Warrior River, Alabama USA66 Threads 3 Polls 4,404 Posts
rasgumby: ** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!! **
Yeah there is, it's called grandbabies! Best benefit EVER! heart wings grin
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Jun 23, 2008 5:46 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
alabamabebe: Yeah there is, it's called grandbabies ! Best benefit EVER!


Aaawwww heart wings applause
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Sep 11, 2008 11:30 AM CST PARENT - Job Description
UNICORN8KIDS
UNICORN8KIDSUNICORN8KIDSjacksonville, Illinois USA7 Threads 10 Posts
wow this is so true....rolling on the floor laughing
i can't believe it you hit the spot....
if only more people were like this...so understanding!!!
i was wondering if anyone knew how i could save this to my email where i could pass it on to area parents and clients.........teddybear
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Sep 11, 2008 11:53 AM CST PARENT - Job Description
twilight11
twilight11twilight11Iloilo City, Western Visayas Philippines1 Threads 115 Posts
the most difficult job ever!!!!

I wonder why there are still lots of people who are still willing to accept this job...

I think I have to ask my mom and dad.
laugh laugh
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Sep 11, 2008 12:47 PM CST PARENT - Job Description
druidess6308
druidess6308druidess6308Aliquippa, Pennsylvania USA79 Threads 13,695 Posts
UNICORN8KIDS: wow this is so true....
i can't believe it you hit the spot....
if only more people were like this...so understanding!!!
i was wondering if anyone knew how i could save this to my email where i could pass it on to area parents and clients.........


Copy it from here and paste it into an email or a Word doc.

And yes, this is so very true...and we enjoy every minute of it, don't we?! I know I have no regrets about taking the job...and mine are now teens (and yes, occasionally I'm an embarrassment).
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